2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | H1 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
